Know The Difference In Symptoms Of Influenza & COVID-19

Bhubaneswar: Amid growing concern over the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Odisha, the Heath and Family Welfare Department has asked people to follow an advisory to understand the difference between cold, flu, allergies and the killer virus.

Therefore, the symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever and/or chills; cough (usually dry), shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, tiredness (sometimes), aches and pains (sometimes), headaches (sometimes), sore throat (sometimes).

Older people and those with severe underlying health conditions like heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes are at the high risk of contracting the infection.